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Physician - Colorectal Surgeon

Capital Health

Company websitecapitalhealth.org (Capital Health, opens in new tab)

Base salary $414K  to $792K

Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in Pennington, NJ

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  • LocationPennington, NJ
  • WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
  • Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
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About this job

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Position Overview

Pay Range:

$414,000.00 - $792,000.00

Capital Health Medical Group is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join our dedicated team. Capital Health serves a diverse patient population across central New Jersey and Bucks County, PA. Our two-hospital health system, with locations in urban Trenton and suburban Hopewell, provides care to patients from various socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. We care for a wide range of individuals, including underserved communities, urban populations, and suburban families. Our services cater to patients of all ages, from pediatric to geriatric care, ensuring comprehensive medical services across the lifespan.

Opportunity Details:

  • Colon and Rectal Surgeon
  • Pennington, NJ and Trenton, NJ
  • Opportunity to hold office hours in off-campus sites in Newtown, PA or Bordentown, NJ
  • General Surgery call 1:6 with ultimate goal of transitioning to Colorectal Surgery call 1:3
  • General Colorectal, with time in the Main OR, Surgery Center, Endoscopy Suite and office hours
  • Outpatient and inpatient responsibilities

Work Setting:

  • Community hospital
  • 24/7 365 day a year front-line coverage with Surgical PAs who see consults and answer phone calls
  • Built in referral network
  • Practice offers a broad range of Colorectal Pathology involving benign and malignant conditions
  • Center for Digestive Diseases offers collaborative management of IBD patients
  • Cancer Center with national accreditation from the “Commission on Cancer”
  • Well-established multidisciplinary tumor board for Colon & Rectal Cancer patients, with full accreditation by NAPRC

Qualifications:

  • Medical Degree from an accredited school of medicine
  • Board Eligible or Certified in General Surgery
  • Board Eligible or Certified in Colorectal Surgery
  • Completion of Colorectal Surgery Fellowship (ACGME accredited) by the time of start of job
  • Ability to obtain license to practice as a physician in the states of NJ and PA with prescriptive privileges

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

  • Medical Plan

  • Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy

  • Dental Plan

  • Vision Plan

  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

- Healthcare FSA

- Dependent Care FSA

  • Retirement Savings and Investment Plan

  • Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

  • Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

  • Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)

  • Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Commuter Transit

  • Commuter Parking

  • Supplemental Life Insurance

- Voluntary Life Spouse

- Voluntary Life Employee

- Voluntary Life Child

  • Voluntary Legal Services

  • Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance

  • Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance

  • Voluntary Pet Insurance

  • Continuing Medical Education (CME)

  • Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. 

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria. 

Source: Capital Health on Workday · View original posting (opens in new tab)

Pay in context

This role's base floor ($414,000) is above 84% of the 139 Healthcare Clinical roles in New Jersey listed on this site. Their median floor is $296,461; the middle half runs from $178,030 to $356,800.

Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 8, 2026.

This range next to 6 other live Capital Health roles with the nearest advertised base floor
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This range next to 6 other live Capital Health roles with the nearest advertised base floor
RolePublished base
Physician - Colorectal Surgeon (this listing)$414K - $792K
Physician - Otolaryngologist (ENT)$426,688 - $852,944
Otolaryngologist (ENT) - Build Your Practice & Shape the Future of ENT Care$426,688 - $852,944
Physician - Interventional Pain Management$430,367 - $709,437
Physician - Urology$463,864 - $898,423
Physician - Emergency Medicine$356,800 - $515,285
Physician - Emergency Medicine$356,800 - $515,285

Same $100K to $400K scale as every card. All Capital Health roles · How to read the bar

Observed changes

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Observed since
Employer-stated posting date
2026-07-13
Where this pay comes from

Location as the employer wrote it: Pennington, NJ

$414,000.00 - $792,000.00

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